Ursuline challenges young women to think deeply, lead confidently, and discover what is possible. Beyond academic excellence, we aim to create a love for lifelong learning.
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Graduation Requirements
Ursuline Academy offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum with additional opportunities for elective coursework to support individual growth and interest.
Ursuline has also partnered with One Schoolhouse, an online curriculum, to maximize course offerings and minimize scheduling conflicts. These innovative learning models help in our student-centered world of learning.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a diploma from Ursuline Academy, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Obtain the last six credits from Ursuline Academy while enrolled as a full-time student
- Earn passing grades in all courses or remediate failures
- Fulfill all community service requirements
- Be enrolled in a minimum of six courses in a given semester
- Complete the required graduation requirements:
| Subject | Credits |
| Theology | 4 |
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Social Studies Must include World History, Government, United States History, and Macroeconomics. | 3 |
| Science Physics, Chemistry, and Biology beginning in Freshman year. | 3 |
| World Language Same language in consecutive years beginning with Freshman year. Two years must be taken in high school; freshmen entering at level 3 will also need to take level 4. | 3 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Life Skills 0.5 credit Freshman and 0.5 credit Junior or Senior year | 1 |
| Required Minimum Credits for Graduation | 26 |
- Only senior students may take two free periods in a semester.
- Students may take no more than one Zero Hour class and one class during the school day for a pass/fail option per semester.



